Billy Arquimimo

Olodum's Billy Arquimimo explains, "We started Olodum 20 years ago because at that time, black people used to be ashamed of their skin.

Billy Arquimimo (left) with Daneila and Steve in Salvador da Bahia
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Billy Arquimimo, native of Salvador, Bahia, Brasil has years of experience in the areas music, travel, tourism, guide service in Bahia, Brasil.
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Billy managed diverse areas and was responsible for all international relations and travel for OLODUM for 13 years.As the Music and Cultural Producer of OLODUM from 1990 to 2000, he produced 95% of their tours for Europe, Africa, United States, South America, Mexico and Canada.Currently Billy represents the international department for the group AS MENINAS.He recently toured the USA with AS MENINAS with shows in Chicago and in Los Angeles at the Brazilian Summer Festival.

In February 1996, Billy was responsible for organizing the Michael Jackson / OLODUM / Maestro Neguinho do Samba video that was filmed in the Pelourinho section of Salvador.Spike Lee was the film director-producer.In 1998, Billy traveled with Banda Mirim (The Youth Group from OLODUM's school of creativity) to a Festival SALUTE BRAZIL in Birmingham, Alabama.This trip included, lectures and performances in Schools and a Carnaval parade.Billy was responsible for organizing seminars on Culture, Educational and Citizenship.In 1996, he received members of the FBI to coordinate the official visit of The First Lady of the USA, Ms. Hillary Clinton.He was introduced to her as an official Pelourinho representative.Due to his sparkling work, Billy received a certificate from the U.S. White House and another from the Secret Service.

In August 2003, Billy was the Brazilian Consultant for the 13th International Black Summit, held in Salvador da Bahia from July 31st to August 3rd.
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Billy is the International Relations Director and Music Producer for Bloco Afro MALE DEBALE.